{"id":2196,"date":"2013-02-01T07:44:00","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T07:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.sdps-bbs.com\/?p=2196"},"modified":"2025-02-11T16:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T20:34:25","slug":"7-indiana-wildlife-myths-busted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/7-indiana-wildlife-myths-busted\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Indiana Wildlife Myths Busted"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Wildlife<\/a>Several myths have surfaced and resurfaced over many years. Indiana\u2019s state forests have been managed by the Division of Forestry since the first state forest was established in 1903. Questions arise including acreage, management, level of harvest, the forestry profession and a number of other issues. The maintenance of ecosystem processes is inherently more important than a given stage of development that must be preserved.<\/p>\n

Check out the Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Myths and Truths of Indiana State Forests<\/a> (pdf).<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nFrost Seeding to Establish Wildlife Food Plots and Native Grass and Forb Plantings<\/a> \u2013 Purdue Extension YouTube
\nWildlife Habitat Hint: Tips for Evaluating a First Year Native Grass and Forb Plantings<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nDrone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Project Overview & Drone Setup<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel
\nForest Improvement Handbook,<\/a>\u00a0The Education Store
\nOrdering Seedlings from the State Forest Nursery System<\/a>, Got Nature? \u2013 Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)
\nDesigning Hardwood Tree Plantings for Wildlife<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The Education Store
\nID That Tree<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 YouTube Playlist
\nForest Management for Reptiles and Amphibians: A Technical Guide for the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store
\nAsk the Expert: Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment \u2013 Birds and Salamander Research<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR
\nA Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan<\/a>, The Education Store
\nManaging Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer<\/a>, The Education Store
\nWoodland Stewardship for Landowners<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube channel
\nNature of Teaching Unit 1: Animal Diversity and Tracking<\/a>, The Education Store
\nSubscribe Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel<\/a>, Playlists include wildlife, Nature of Teaching, Moments in the Wild and much more.<\/p>\n

Indiana Department of Natural Resources<\/a>
\nDivision of Fish and Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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